Introduce yourself using pronouns! It’s really easy to incorporate pronouns into your introductions. For example, you could say, “Hey, I’m Schiller and I’m from Germany, I’m a senior English and Philosophy double major and I use he/him pronouns.”, For example, when introducing yourself share your pronouns like this: In one-on-one conversation: “Hi, I’m John and I go by he/him. Nice to meet you.” In a meeting: “Hi everyone. I’m Mollie. I’m the senior program manager and I go by she/her.” If you don’t know someone’s pronouns, it’s okay to ask., If you are beginning a conversation with someone, try introducing yourself with your pronouns. For example, you could say, 'Hi my name is Maria. I'm from Ohio and I use she/her/hers pronouns.' You could also ask a person: How would you like to be addressed? What pronouns would you like me to use to refer to you?, Using the correct pronouns communicates that you see and value someone. Misgendering—using incorrect pronouns—on the other hand, invalidates a person’s identity, leading to feelings of rejection, invisibility, or disrespect., The easiest way to do this is by adding pronouns to your introduction. For example, when I introduce myself I say “Hi there, my name is Meg and I use she/they pronouns.” Adding a few extra words to your introduction is the first and easiest step you can take to create an inclusive environment., A general rule of thumb is not to ask someone for their pronouns directly. Instead, offer your pronouns when you introduce yourself. This makes space for others to share if they wish while not forcing anything. Practice introducing yourself with your pronouns consistently, not just when someone “looks” LGBTQIA+. If this all feels complex .